Fired Up!
Fired Up!
Sheila Bett
Fired Up! is a podcast that celebrates women who are fearless in the pursuit of what sets their soul on fire! Women who break the mold and dare to dream.Grab a seat and take your place, in a safe space for bold conversations on charting our own path. We are passionate about female empowerment; through sharing information and educating each other. We also highlight the work and stories of women who are great examples of an empowered woman.
Boss Babe, Tradwife or Superwoman?
Ep 5: In this final episode on the feminism and family series we explore the complexities involved in modern day motherhood.
Dec 22, 2023
17 min
What's in a Name?
Ep 4: In this episode, I explore the surname phenomenon and share my unconventional take on family names.
Dec 15, 2023
10 min
Gender Roles vs Feminism
Ep:3 In this episode of the Feminism and Family series, I share my perspective on gender roles, better yet, gender equality in a feminist household. I relay how my earliest years informed the views I currently hold on the place of a man and woman in a family dynamic, and how these ideas were challenged along the way.
Dec 10, 2023
13 min
Letter to My Daughter
Episode2: I share my feminist perspective on motherhood. What guides the raising of my daughter
Dec 2, 2023
12 min
Boot the Bride Price?
Ep 1: In this episode I explore the relevance of Bride Price in modern day, and share my take on why we might need to kick this age-old practice to the curb.
Nov 24, 2023
29 min
Third Times the Charm
Ep: 0In this episode, that marks the beginning of Fired Up! I let you in on how we got here, and my less than linear journey with podcasting.Going from Good Vibes, to Square Pegs Podcast and now Fired Up! They say "Third times the charm".
Nov 17, 2023
4 min
Introducing...Fired Up!
We did a rebrand! From Square Pegs Podcast to Fired Up! Because that's truly how we feel here about all things feminism, specifically, female empowerment.1st episode comes out tomorrow! Join in, have a listen and share your thoughts.
Nov 16, 2023
35 sec
Woman King: Creative License or a Rewriting of History?
Ep 10: In this episode I explore the idea of creative license in art when it means that history is rewritten. Particularly when the rewrite makes the villain a hero.I was one of the many people who enthusiastically went to the cinema to watch the Woman King. Usually this would be preceded by me watching the trailer to catch a glimpse of what to expect. However, knowing Viola Davis was the main character and that it was filled with strong black women; was a good enough sell. Black Panther II w...
Nov 21, 2022
15 min
Cannabis, A Super Plant and Tanya's New Frontier : Women in Climate Action
Ep 09: In this second and final part of the interview. Tanya chats more about the different abilities that hemp or cannabis has and the products they're launching through her new company, Invegrow.She also lets us in on who inspires her work and persistence, and her advise to those starting out in the entrepreneurial space.If you enjoyed and learnt from this conversation, feel free to share it with others!To learn more about Tanya Clarke's work, visit:Kawandama Hills PlantationInvegrowand fol...
May 16, 2022
32 min
Sustainable Business with Tanya Clarke: Women in Climate Action (Part 1)
Ep 8: Today's episode is special as it's a part of a series of interviews I'll be doing with women in climate action through business, activism, policy and much more!In this episode I speak to Tanya Clarke, a serial entrepreneur based in Malawi, running 2 companies and a charity in education. We talk about the companies she runs and how she ensures sustainability, gender equality as well as the challenges she faces as a female leader in the field.Join us next week for part 2 of this con...
May 8, 2022
28 min
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